Living in Harper Woods, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harper Woods · Census data 2020–2024
Harper Woods has 15,116 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $65,022 (11% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $157,200, the median rent is $1,351/month.
Harper Woods at a glance
- Population
- 15,116
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,022State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $157,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,351/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harper Woods a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harper Woods
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harper Woods the median home value is $157,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,351 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,611 a month in housing costs.
Harper Woods median household income
The median household income in Harper Woods is $65,022 and the income per person is $30,520. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harper Woods: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,961
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.67
Harper Woods demographics
- Population
- 15,116
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 5,595
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harper Woods ›
Education in Harper Woods
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Harper Woods have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harper Woods
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Harper Woods vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods | 15,116 | $65,022 | $157,200 | $1,351 |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,094 | $126,395 | $342,100 | $1,879 |
| Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $142,200 | $1,325 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2,795 | $189,583 | $733,500 | — |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 9,904 | $161,208 | $442,000 | $1,408 |
| Grosse Pointe | 5,541 | $158,853 | $436,800 | $1,725 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $210,700 | $1,183 |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 11,319 | $124,111 | $473,100 | $1,379 |
| Roseville | 47,123 | $62,182 | $155,800 | $1,233 |
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What is the median household income in Harper Woods, MI?
The median household income in Harper Woods is $65,022, 11% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harper Woods?
The median home value in Harper Woods is $157,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harper Woods?
The median gross rent in Harper Woods is $1,351 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Harper Woods, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Harper Woods?
The median age in Harper Woods is 37.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harper Woods?
The average commute to work in Harper Woods is 26 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harper Woods?
The unemployment rate in Harper Woods is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harper Woods?
26.1% of adults in Harper Woods have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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